Minnesota United's official podcasts feature club insight, analysis, and storytelling with hosts Zarek Valentin and Jonathan Harrison. Tune in to Sound of the Loons for player interviews and fresh perspectives, or check out the Loons Matchday Preview to catch up on how the Black and Blue are faring throughout the season.
Andy Greder and Jon Marthaler join Jonathan Harris to recap Gold Cup developments, reflect on a frustrating draw in New York, and look ahead to a trio of matches against Dallas, Holstein Kiel, and Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dan Bell joins Zarek to explain the intersection of science and sport, speaking on the importance of using data to reintegrate players after international play (and what the heck they’re looking at on those iPads during matchday). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Manny and Jonathan recap Bongi Hlongwane’s stellar second half and look ahead to a road match against the 2024 MLS Cup runners-up, the New York Red Bulls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wil sits down with Zarek to recap the first half of the season, discuss playing with midfielder Owen Gene, and look ahead to the summer transfer window. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jon Marthaler sits down with Manny and Jonathan to discuss some Loons’ Gold Cup performance, review a home loss to San Diego, and a trend of bounceback games for Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
U16 Head Coach Jamie Carroll-Rolfe joins Zarek to discuss the path to coaching and youth development both on and off the field as well as the upcoming MLS NEXT Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Kyndra de St. Aubin joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss the recent USMNT run, international play, and how they think things will shake out this weekend as the Loons take on the latest MLS expansion side. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
San Diego FC’s Tyler Heaps joins Zarek to speak on his Minnesota origins, starting out in San Diego, and learning about the world’s game in Monaco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Manny and Jonathan take a look around the league after Matchday 17, talk big 5-0 wins in UEFA and CCC, and preview a stacked schedule of international play for several Loons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
USWNT veteran and defender Crystal Dunn joins Zarek to discuss her approach to leadership, how she balances motherhood with soccer, as well as her recent move to Paris ahead of the upcoming national team game at Allianz Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
MLS Season Pass reporter Andrew Wiebe joins Jonathan and Manny to discuss the week that was across the league, the latest Loons matches, and predictions going into the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair joins Zarek to chat about the upcoming games against Vancouver and Seattle, his approach to road games, his mindset about playing for Canada, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Manny and Jonathan talk Open Cup, look forward to an Austin rematch, and reflect on a streak of victories for Minnesota United. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tani Oluwaseyi sits down with Zarek to talk about his return to the scoresheet, Canadian national call-ups, and Michael B. Jordan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
MNUFC Academy’s Justin Ferguson joins Zarek to talk timing, transitions, and developing youth soccer programming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to recap Matchday 13 around the league and talk MN's big win over Miami, Kieran Chandler's debut against Houston, and an upcoming double header vs. St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Academy players Ari and Ramon sit down with Zarek to discuss mental health in sports and trust as a major aspect of team success. Dr. Shannon Woulfe joins to talk psychology, social media, and acceptance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Keith Costigan joins Manny and Jonathan ahead of MNUFC vs. Inter Miami to talk Eastern Conference, midfield impact, and recent acquisition Julian Gressel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Former Minnesota player and current Louisville FC coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to catch up, talk coaching, and preview all things USOC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol’ days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons’ performance so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Andy Greder joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss a physical Matchday 10, Vancouver’s busy schedule, and the end of the transfer window (and Julian Gressel). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tyler Terens sits down with Jonathan and Manny to take a look at the league standings, recap the draw in Toronto, and discuss Minnesota’s approach to Matchday 9. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to talk Minnesota depth, standout performances, and an upcoming match against the Reds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
MNUFC2’s Logan Dorsey joins Zarek for book club plus a discussion of professional preseason, the importance of mindset, and second team bonds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
MNUFC’s longtime leader Michael Boxall sits down with Zarek to break down international success, self-care, and the season so far — and golf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jamie Watson joins Jonathan and Manny to explore Coach Ramsay’s backline options, NYCFC’s front three potential, and a wide open Western Conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Lloyd Sam joins hosts Jonathan Harris and Manny Lagos to cover international break, Minnesota’s draw against the Galaxy, and an upcoming Real Salt Lake rematch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
MNUFC2 Head Coach Jeremy Hall joins fellow former Puerto Rican National Team player (and Sound of the Loons host) Zarek to discuss his coaching philosophy and lay out some big-time potential on the Twosie roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
